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President Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned a large fleet of vehicles and motorcycles aimed at improving healthcare delivery throughout Sierra Leone, signalling a major government effort to close long-standing transportation gaps that prevent access to services in remote and underserved areas. The newly unveiled fleet consists of 10 buses, 10 utility vehicles, one fully equipped mobile maintenance workshop vehicle, and 450 motorcycles. According to government sources, the deployment aims to improve health personnel mobility and the health system’s ability to reach previously difficult-to-serve populations. President Bio described the initiative as a historic milestone, stating that it is the first…

Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, the Leader of Government Business in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, presided over a broad debate on the proposed National Security and Central Intelligence Bill, urging his colleagues to give the measure careful consideration before it is passed. The Bill, which seeks to repeal and replace the National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2023 (Act No. 2 of 2023), is described by its supporters as a way to strengthen the legal framework governing national security and intelligence in order to support state development. Speaking in the House, Hon. Nyuma emphasised that the State’s primary responsibility is to provide…

9 April 2026 — During his keynote address at the International Vienna Climate and Energy Conference, President Dr Julius Maada Bio called for increased global investment, stronger regional integration, and a decisive shift from promises to practical implementation of climate and energy commitments. Speaking as Sierra Leone’s head of state and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, he urged international partners and regional leaders to prioritise projects that provide tangible socioeconomic benefits—value creation, employment, and improved livelihoods—over pledges that remain on paper.President Bio emphasised that prosperity, security, and stability are mutually reinforcing goals, and argued…

Thursday, April 9, 2026 — Sierra Leone President Dr Julius Maada Bio has called for immediate action to link energy access with economic transformation, arguing that green industrialisation is critical for stability and shared prosperity in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Landlocked Developing Countries. President Bio spoke at a high-level roundtable on “Green Industrialisation for Stability and Shared Prosperity” on the sidelines of the International Vienna Energy Forum, urging governments, financiers, and development partners to focus energy investments on tangible economic outcomes rather than treating electrification as an end in itself.”For countries like Sierra Leone, energy is not the end…

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Programme (TCOP) recently conducted a focused education and engagement mission in communities surrounding Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP), enhancing young people’s understanding of chimps, biodiversity, and the role of healthy ecosystems in sustaining local livelihoods. The team left Freetown on March 22nd and implemented a structured program that included classroom-based learning, interactive competitions, community outreach, and hands-on field experiences to reach a diverse group of students, teachers, and leaders.TCOP operates at the intersection of conservation and community development, providing both formal and informal environmental education, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and fostering long-term stewardship among those who live…

The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), through its concessionaire Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), has transfered eight million US dollars ($8 million) to the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) as the government’s equity share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The amount represents the government’s 20% entitlement to dividends declared by FTL, highlighting the port’s growing contribution to the national economy. Under the leadership of Director General Yankuba Askia Bio, the SLPHA’s financial performance has significantly improved in recent years. The Authority remitted $4 million to the government in 2023, $7 million in 2024, and is now remitted $8 million in…

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, led a high-level delegation to a courtesy meeting with Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on April 2, 2026, in Freetown. The meeting allowed attendees to reflect on Sierra Leone’s recent international achievements and discuss potential avenues for deeper collaboration on youth issues.Dr Paullier began by congratulating Sierra Leone’s government on its successful two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. He commended Minister Kabba for the country’s strong diplomatic posture during its UNSC term, particularly for ensuring that youth development and global…

On April 1, Hon. Alhaji Dr Kandeh K. Yumkella, Special Envoy for the West African Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS), paid a visit to Abidjan on behalf of H.E. President Julius Maada Bio to discuss preparations for the summit, which is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire praised the initiative’s potential to strengthen economic integration, expand regional markets, and attract private sector investment in West Africa. During the mission, Dr Yumkella met with African Development Bank President Dr Sidi Ould Tah and attended the EU Regional Business Forum on “Unlocking Investment along West…

Sierra Leone is stepping up its efforts to attract international upstream investment, showcasing its offshore oil and gas potential and upcoming licensing opportunities at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris. Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Directorate (PDSL) is preparing to launch its sixth offshore licensing round, providing access to underexplored deepwater acreage and an early-entry opportunity in a frontier basin. The push is underpinned by recent technical work and industry interest. Sierra Leone’s estimates point to tens of billions of barrels of recoverable resources across the margin, a prospect supported by a series of discoveries and an expanding seismic library.…

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Hon. Amara Kallon, attended the Sub-Regional Forum on the Challenges and Reforms of Public Administration in West Africa, held in Dakar, Senegal, on March 27-28, 2026. The event, organised by the Association of Civil Administrators in Senegal (Amicale des Administrateurs Civils du Sénégal), brought together senior civil servants and policymakers from across the region to share their experiences and chart a collaborative path toward modernised, more responsive public administrations. The forum directly supports one of President Julius Maada Bio’s “Big Five” priorities, Revamping Public Service Architecture, and is focused on strengthening…